Police arrest #OccupyLekkiTollgate Protesters. On Friday, a phalanx of police officers was stationed at the tollgate to preclude the convergence of protesters. Some Nigerian youths and activists have been calling for demonstrations against the decision of the Lagos judicial panel investigating police brutality to grant the Lekki Concession Company permission to resume business at the … Read more
First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, who died on Thursday at the age of 91, has been laid to rest in his country home, Lagos. The event had in attendance, the Lagos State Governor, Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, Muslim faithful, and many other political office holders. See Photos from the events below: … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of former Lagos State Governor, Lateef Jakande. Buhari said Jakande lived for the good of others and Nigeria. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG the President in a statement through his spokesman, Femi Adesina said Jakande’s strides in Lagos State will always be remembered. The statement reads: … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted to the death of former Lagos State Governor, Lateef Jakande. Jakande died on Thursday morning in Lagos State at the age of 91. His death was disclosed by the State Governor, Babajide-Sanwo-Olu. Reacting, Fayose via his Twitter handle said Jakande was the last of the greatest true … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The Lagos State Government has said participants of its Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) would now undertake to a three-month internship with an existing farm or facility to enable them to get firsthand experience of the agricultural process. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya disclosed this today when she paid a … Read more
The Lagos State Government has said participants of its Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) would henceforth be exposed to a three-month internship the three-month internship would further help the budding agripreneurs to get a better grip of all they would have been taught. The Lagos State Government has said participants of its Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) … Read more
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has commenced the training of public Junior Secondary School teachers on Family Life and HIV/AIDS Education. The programme was deliberately organized to encourage teachers to enlighten the pupils on best practices to prevent HIV/AIDS. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) … Read more
The police charged Ojomu with conspiracy and assault defendant and others at large, beat up Miss Ruth David A landlord, Mufutau Ojomu, on Wednesday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Ogudu, Lagos, for allegedly beating up a tenant over a quit. The police charged Ojomu with conspiracy and assault. The prosecution counsel, Donjour Perezi, told … Read more
By Joy Udoh The ‘Sanwo-Olu Listens’ Initiative by Lagos state government has begun to yield positive and lasting impacts on residents of the state. The initiative is part of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration effort to mitigation the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents of the state. The programme which is being overseen … Read more
Lagos State Ministry of Justice in conjunction with the State TaskForce on Environmental and Special Offences on Monday, February 8, supervised the public auction of 83 forfeited vehicles. Lagos state government auctions 83 vehicles impounded from traffic offenders The auctioned vehicles were earlier impounded in different areas of the state and at different times for … Read more
Lagos State Police Command, on Monday, said it arrested 19 suspected cultists in connection with the matter. The Police boss said items recovered from the suspects included dangerous weapons, assorted charms, and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: NIN To Replace BVN Soon, Says Pantami Fani-Kayode Moves To Return To APC, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has appointed, popular media personality Adenike Oyetunde as SSA On Persons Living With Disability. Adenike Oyetunde an On-air personality and gratitude coach is an amputee & disability rights advocate. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: N7.1bn Fraud: Court Stops Orji Kalu Retrial Winners Chapel Pastor Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Stealing Church Funds The … Read more
Lagos state police arrested 27 suspects for various crimes after raiding some hideouts. Hakeem Odumosu, says the raid is part of the commitment to continually take the anticrime fight to the dens of criminals and miscreants in the state. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mairo Daura Is Dead, Buhari Mourns Gunmen Abduct Taraba NLC Chairman In … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sworn in 18 Permanent Secretaries. He congratulated the 18 new Permanent Secretaries, commending them for the contributions they had made to Lagos State’s progress. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Why Footballers Die While Playing On The Football Pitch Police Arrested 654 Suspected Criminals In Lagos The Lagos State Governor, Babajide … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is leading the way to drive the use of cleaner energy to power the booming ICT sector in the State. The Ministry of Energy & Mineral resources, disclosed this at the first stakeholders’ virtual roundtable with the ICT industry on Thursday 4th February. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: … Read more
The Lagos State Government reiterated its commitment to deliver all ongoing projects. The State Government said it’s committed to solving the traffic challenges along the Ikorodu corridor and making the roads available for commuters and pedestrians. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Breaking: Oyetola Sacks Council Chairmen, Other Political Office Holders Lagos Gov. Condemns Brutalization Of Journalist … Read more
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to deploy more technology to critical sectors to improve productivity and wellbeing of residents. The government have also resolved to ensure that the residents of Lagos have equal access to an enhanced healthcare delivery system. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: BREAKING: President Buhari Extends IGP’s Tenure Traders To Sanwo-Olu: … Read more
The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, restated its commitment to environmental conservation The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, called for the adoption of best practices to protect the ecosystem across the State. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Breaking: Buhari Approves Establishment Of 20 Private Universities Yoruba, Hausa Teachers Wanted In United … Read more
A truck carrying grain derailed off the Lagos-Ibadan road forcing it to crush a pedestrian to death. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Cult Members, Sponsors Face 21 Years Imprisonment In Lagos Akeredolu Tasks Immigration On Proper Border Patrol 12-Year-Old Boy Abandoned By His Father Over Size Of His Eyes A terrible accident has occasioned serious traffic … Read more
The Lagos House of Assembly has passed a bill banning the activities of cultists and related illegal societies. It stipulates 15 years for anyone who allows his premises as meeting place for cultists. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Lagos Gives Scholarship Awards, Cash Prizes To Spelling BEE Winners 12-Year-Old Boy Abandoned By His Father Over Size … Read more